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Idemitsu Chemicals Xarec® SP151 is a Syndiotactic Polystyrene (SPS) product filled with 30% glass fiber. It is available in Africa & Middle East, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, or North America. Primary characteristic: flame rated.

Polymer Name: Syndiotactic Polystyrene (sPS)

Fillers Included: Glass Fiber

Processing Methods: Injection Molding

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Fillers Included
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Technologies

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Properties

Flame Rating
Physical Form
Flame Rating
UL 94 HB
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Mold Shrinkage - Cross Flow0.3 - 0.7%Idemitsu Method
Mold Shrinkage - Flow0.1 - 0.4%Idemitsu Method
Water Absorption (24h, 50% RH)0.02%ISO 62
Density1.41g/cm3ISO 1183
Glass Content30wt%
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Linear Thermal Expansion Coefficient - Cross Flow (-30°C)49x10-6mm/mm/°CTMA
Linear Thermal Expansion Coefficient - Flow (-30°C)22x10-6mm/mm/°CTMA
Deflection Temperature Under Load (1.8 MPa)230ISO 75 A
Deflection Temperature Under Load (0.45 MPa)265ISO 75 B
Electrical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Arc Resistance6 equivalentPLC levelASTM D495
Comparative Tracking Index - CTI0 equivalentPLC level
Dielectric Constant (1 MHz)3.4-ASTM D 150
Dissipation Factor (1 MHz)max. 0.001IEC 60250
Dielectric Strength50kV/mmASTM D149
Volume Resistivitymin. 1E+16Ω·cmASTM D257
Processing Parameters
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Pre-drying Timings3.0 - 5h
Pre-drying Temperature120°C
Mold Temperature130 - 155°C
Melt Temperature280 - 310°C

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • North America